MottPollPets (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption Pet pros and cons: Parents' top reasons for having a family pet are companionship and teaching children responsibility. Top pet turn off: too much hassle. Credit C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at the University of Michigan Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.